BIM Modeller - Fire Protection

Shape the Future of Fire Protection Engineering in New Zealand

At Jensen Hughes, we don't just design solutions we help make buildings, communities and the people within them safer.

We're looking for an experienced BIM Modeller (Fire Protection) to join our growing team in Auckland .

This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than a role where you sit behind a computer, produce reports and move from one project to the next.

You'll have the opportunity to lead projects, work directly with clients, solve complex fire safety challenges, get out on site, mentor the next generation of engineers and help shape the future of our business in New Zealand.

You'll work across a broad range of projects and industries, collaborating with some of the best fire engineering minds in New Zealand and around the world.

And importantly, you'll have a voice.

We want someone who is prepared to challenge conventional thinking, bring new ideas to the table and work collaboratively with clients and colleagues to find the best solution, not simply the easiest one.

Why Join Jensen Hughes?

Work on a huge variety of projects, no two projects or challenges are exactly the same.

Take ownership and provide technical leadership from project inception through to completion.

Work directly with clients to build relationships, understand their challenges and help them make informed decisions.

Get out from behind the desk to participate in site visits, inspections and work through real-world challenges.

Make your mark to help grow our profile and client relationships across New Zealand.

Develop future talent, mentoring and support the next generation of fire engineers.

Think differently to use your technical expertise and creativity to develop practical, innovative solutions.

Collaborate with highly experienced fire engineers, Fire Protection Engineers and technical specialists across New Zealand and our global network.

Keep developing access ongoing learning, career development and opportunities to broaden your technical and leadership capability.

Be part of something bigger, working for a globally recognised consultancy whose purpose is to make the world safe, secure and resilient.

If you're an experienced BIM Modeller (Fire Protection) who enjoys solving difficult problems, working with clients and having an influence beyond your own projects, this could be the next step you've been looking for.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Jensen Hughes Pacific is seeking a BIM Modeller to join our growing Fire Protection Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated BIM professional to help strengthen and expand our digital delivery capabilities while supporting major projects across New Zealand and Australia.

Working closely with our Fire Protection Engineering teams in New Zealand and Australia, you will play a key role in developing coordinated BIM models, supporting project delivery, and advancing our digital engineering capabilities. You will contribute to a diverse range of projects across sectors including data centres, healthcare, commercial, industrial and retail developments.

This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and career development within a global consultancy, supported by experienced engineers, digital delivery specialists and project teams. As our business continues to grow, you will have the opportunity to influence best practice, contribute to innovation initiatives and help shape the future of digital delivery within the Fire Protection Engineering team.

Main responsibilities

Develop, coordinate and maintain wet and dry fire protection BIM models using Revit.

Support the delivery of fire protection engineering projects through high-quality digital design and documentation.

Collaborate with engineers, project managers, architects and other disciplines to deliver coordinated design solutions.

Assist in the development and implementation of BIM standards, workflows and best practices.

Contribute to the ongoing growth of our digital engineering capability across New Zealand and Australia.

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and project outcomes through digital innovation and automation.

Participate in model reviews, clash detection and multidisciplinary coordination processes.

Produce accurate technical drawings, schedules and construction documentation.

Support a positive team culture focused on collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.

Experience and qualifications

Experience working within a building services, fire protection or engineering consultancy environment.

Demonstrated experience using BIM methodologies and delivering projects within a multidisciplinary design environment.

Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and associated BIM software platforms.

Understanding of building services design, construction documentation and model coordination processes.

Experience in fire protection systems modelling would be advantageous, but not essential.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Relevant qualifications in BIM, engineering design, drafting, architectural technology or a related discipline.

A passion for digital engineering, innovation and continuous improvement.

A desire to learn, develop and grow within a leading Fire Protection Engineering team.

Why join Jensen Hughes?

At Jensen Hughes, you will be part of a growing and highly respected Fire Protection Engineering team with opportunities to work on technically challenging projects across New Zealand and Australia. We are committed to supporting professional development, fostering innovation, and providing clear pathways for career progression while helping our people build rewarding long-term careers.

Work with market-leading clients and on challenging, high-profile projects.

Collaborate with some of the industry's leading technical experts.

Have access to a global network of fire engineering expertise.

Build your client relationships and industry profile.

Develop your technical, leadership and business capabilities.

Flexible working arrangements.

Casual Friday.

Regular monthly social activities and other celebrations.

Company paid parental leave.

Career development and ongoing internal and external learning opportunities.

Perks, benefits and reward platform – Perkbox.

A collaborative culture where people are encouraged to share ideas, challenge thinking and support each other.

If you're ready for a role where you can lead, influence, solve interesting problems and help shape the future of fire engineering in New Zealand, we'd love to hear from you.

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering—a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939.

Today, our expertise extends across closely related security and risk-based fields, including accessibility consulting, risk analysis, process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most.

For more than 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organisation.

Our global Employee Networks connect people from across th